Best 6 Marinated Black Beans Recipes

MARINATED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine first 8 ingredients in nonaluminum bowl;let stand at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• (Can be prepared 2 days ahead, covered and refrigerated.).
• Just before serving, fold in avocado and season with salt to taste.

HOW TO COOK BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• First, pick through your black beans for debris (sometimes tiny rocks can sneak in). Place the beans in a fine mesh colander or sieve and rinse very well. Pour the beans into a large Dutch oven or saucepan (4 quarts or larger in capacity).
• Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, salt, cumin, orange zest and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Pour in the water.
• Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Remove the lid and reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Give the beans a stir to make sure none are stuck to the bottom of the pot, and set a timer for 1 hour. Leave the pot uncovered and adjust the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer (you should see several small bubbles popping to the surface at any given moment).
• Once the timer goes off, test a couple of beans by using a fork to press them against the side of the pot. If they're easy to press through, taste a few (carefully! they're hot!) to see if they're sufficiently plump, tender and delicious.
• Otherwise, continue cooking, testing in 15 to 30 minute intervals as needed, until they're done. If you're running low on liquid, add water in 1-cup increments so the beans are covered at all time. (As mentioned in the post, if your beans are old, they can take several hours to cook and require a lot more water, and some very old beans may never cook through.)
• Once the beans are very tender and tasty, you can increase the heat a little to reduce the cooking liquid into a more gravy-like consistency, about 5 to 15 minutes (it will continue to thicken up as the beans cool).
• Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully remove the orange zest and both bay leaves. Use a fork to press the garlic against the side of the bowl to break it up. Add the cilantro, if using, and lime juice. Stir to combine. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed. Use as desired.
• Allow leftover beans to cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 to 5 days. You can also freeze leftover beans for several months.***

MARINATED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine beans and peas in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine the next nine ingredients; mix well. Pour over bean mixture and stir well. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Add onion rings just before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MARINATED MIXED BEANS

Steps:

• Combine shallot and vinegar in a small bowl and let sit 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix herbs and oil in a large bowl to coat herbs. Add beans and red pepper and toss to combine. Season generously with salt.
• Add shallot mixture to bean mixture and toss gently to combine.
• Do Ahead
• Beans can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

MARINATED GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add beans; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, five-spice powder and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.

MARINATED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a large bowl with enough water to cover; let soak overnight. Drain beans and rinse; transfer to a large pot. Add enough water so that the ratio if water to beans is 2 to 1. Add carrot, celery, and onion to pot. Place cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a piece of cheesecloth and tie with a piece of kitchen twine to enclose; add to pot. Cook beans over medium-high heat until tender, but not mushy.
• Add 1/2 cup salt, thyme, and rosemary to pot and let stand until completely cool; drain. Transfer beans to a large bowl, discarding vegetables and spice packet; set aside.
• Coat the bottom of a medium skillet with grapeseed oil. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and cook until lightly golden. Add chopped carrots, celery, and shallot; season with 2 teaspoons salt. Cook until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and let cool. Add to beans.
• Heat sake in a small skillet over medium heat until reduce by half; transfer to a medium bowl. Whisk in soy sauce, rice-wine vinegar, and truffle juice; season with salt. Pour over bean mixture; stir to combine.